Scottsdale to Des Moines (SCF–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SCF Airport Page →
1,136 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 6h 43m EJAXE G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
BUR Burbank 8h 32m XE G4 Burbank (BUR) to Des Moines flights
SNA Santa Ana 21h 42m XE G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Scottsdale to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,136 mi 2h 13m nonstop +2h ahead

SCF–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SCF to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
78
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SCF → DSM
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
Return
DSM → SCF
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Scottsdale

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric SCF→DSM PHX→DSM AZA→DSM
Distance from SCF 14 mi 26 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights ~1 21 3
Flight time 2h 13m 2h 35m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of SCF with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Scottsdale.
SCF: MST · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Scottsdale, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m gate to gate.

SCF–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Scottsdale to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,136 mi / 1,828 km
Flight time2h 13m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SCF
IATA / ICAOSCF / KSDL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation1,510 ft / 460 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCF to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Scottsdale Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 1,136 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Hollywood Burbank and John Wayne Orange County.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Scottsdale.
Yes, return flights from DSM to SCF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX, AZA and TUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SCF to DSM

Scottsdale Airport (SCF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SCF to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCF to DSM is about 2 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,136 miles (1,828 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Hollywood Burbank and John Wayne Orange County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX), Mesa (AZA) and Tucson (TUS).